The Mountaineers Route

The Mountaineers Route is the easiest technical climb on The Elephant's Perch in the Sawtooth Wilderness in central Idaho. The rock is wonderful to climb on, but you do need to be aware of some loose blocks in places. A wonderful day out from the end of Redfish Lake, if you are fit enough to carry camping and climbing gear a couple of miles it would be even more sensational to camp at the base of the Perch beside Saddleback Lakes. Either way, climbing on the Elephant's Perch is a fantastic day out in a fantastically beautiful backcountry setting.